Tai Chi Dao-this is a very high quality Dao, it is special made for Yang style tai chi. the blade is made of the meidum weight steel--spring, wooden handle and scabbard, at the end of the handle, there is a 2" diagram ring for you to attach your sword flag or sash. the size for blade only is 31.5" and for handle only is 8". it is a very well balanced Dao. the half X shape guard is made of bronze. it is a Shen Guan Long product. A canvas carrying case comes with it.